Facial spider veins and other benign vascular lesions are among the most frequent and challenging aesthetic complaints. Vascular treatment using intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is a non-surgical way to safely and effectively treat unsightly vascular and pigmented lesions on areas of the face, neck, hands, chest or legs. Vascular treatments using the IPL require no needles or compression wrapping and there is no downtime.

Rosacea is a common disorder of facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans. While the cause of rosacea is unknown and there is no known cure, help is available to control the signs and symptoms. The symptoms include: redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead, small visible blood vessels on the face, bumps or pimples on the face, and watery or irritated eyes. Facial flushing also occurs in many patients rosacea. This flushing can be worsened by cold or hot temperatures, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, and other triggers and can be very disruptive to daily activities.

The use of intense pulsed light (IPL), also known as Fotofacial, is readily available to keep many of these symptoms under control. A series of treatments closes many of the blood vessels that are visible and cause the facial flushing. As these vessels disappear and shrink back, the redness is less noticeable and the flushing can be greatly reduced. The redness and flushing may not completely clear, but will become much more manageable. Yearly maintenance treatments are available to keep the Rosacea and flushing under control.

• How Does IPL for Spider Veins and Vascular Lesions Work?
  
  
• How Many Treatments Will I Need?
  
  
• What Will Happen After the Treatment?
  
  
• Should I Be Doing Anything In Preparation for My Treatment?
  
  

Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) pulses are directed at the spider veins as well as vascular birthmarks. The tissue targeted is the hemoglobin in the blood. A highly advanced computer regulates the light pulse to a specific wavelength range, which in turn heats the visible, targeted blood vessel(s), thereby damaging or otherwise destroying the targeted lesion while sparing the surrounding healthy or normal tissue. Over time the destroyed veins are reabsorbed and disappear.
The key to effective treatment of vascular lesions is in finding the optimal wavelength in which absorption of the hemoglobin (in the blood vessels) is maximized. Certain wavelengths of light maximize this absorption - which results in effective vein treatment.

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Results are unique to each individual depending on several factors including the extent of vascular and pigmented lesions. Typically 2 to 4 treatments are necessary for optimal results. Treatments should be performed over one month intervals in order to accurately assess progress, and adjust settings as necessary.

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You may experience temporary redness, itching and/or swelling in the treated area, but this typically lasts a very short time and most people return to work or normal activity immediately after treatment.

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You should avoid sun exposure and tanning (including artificial tanning products and procedures) before and after your treatments. Also, you should discontinue the use of any blood thinners such as Coumadin, aspirin or other types of anti-platelet or anti-coagulant herbal remedies including Garlic, Ginger, Cayenne, Gingko, Gingko biloba, Selenium, Papaya, Bilberry and Vitamin E Tablets/Supplements.

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